Surgery: Cardiovascular System (Q&A) (October 2014)

October 2014 page 15 Surgery: Cardiovascular System Question: What would be the correct CPT code to use for placement of a percutaneous cardiac assist device that has arterial access only? Answer: CPT code 33990, Insertion of ventricular assist device, percutaneous including radiological supervision and interpretation; arterial access only, which was added in the CPT 2013 code set, would be appropriate for reporting pVAD placement from an arterial access only. Surgery: Cardiovascular System (Q&A) (October 2014). CPT® Assistant. 2014; October 2014 page 15 ...

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Article Overview

This article is a brief CPT Q&A for cardiovascular surgery coding. It addresses a single question about coding a percutaneous cardiac assist device placement scenario and notes the relevant CPT code set context for the guidance. The piece is intended for coders and billing professionals who need quick clarification on a specific cardiovascular procedure reporting issue.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers quickly determine whether a particular cardiovascular coding question is covered in the article and whether the guidance is relevant to their CPT workflow.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s coding topic and procedure context
  • How the Q&A format frames the reported cardiovascular coding issue
  • Which CPT code set edition context is referenced in the discussion
  • The general scope of the guidance for percutaneous cardiac assist device placement

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing specialists
  • Cardiovascular surgery coding professionals

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